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Calls to trafficking helpline up 20% after Sir Mo Farah documentary

Calls to trafficking helpline up 20% after Sir Mo Farah documentary

Calls to trafficking helpline up 20% after Sir Mo Farah documentary

25 July 2022

The charity said it showed the impact of high-profile stories.


Hair loss and reduced sex drive among wider list of long Covid symptoms – study

Hair loss and reduced sex drive among wider list of long Covid symptoms – study

Hair loss and reduced sex drive among wider list of long Covid symptoms – study

25 July 2022

Patterns of symptoms tended to be grouped into respiratory symptoms, mental health and cognitive problems, researchers found.


Archie Battersbee’s parents wait for appeal judges’ ruling

Archie Battersbee’s parents wait for appeal judges’ ruling

Archie Battersbee’s parents wait for appeal judges’ ruling

25 July 2022

Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee appealed after a High Court judge ruled that doctors could lawfully stop treating their 12-year-old son.


National Tutoring Programme will ‘fail’ pupils unless it reforms

National Tutoring Programme will ‘fail’ pupils unless it reforms

National Tutoring Programme will ‘fail’ pupils unless it reforms

25 July 2022

A new report has argued for reforms of flagship tutoring programme to ensure ‘high-quality’ providers.


What the papers say – July 25

What the papers say – July 25

What the papers say – July 25

25 July 2022

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss continue to joust for the premiership, while the NHS is experiencing a ‘staffing crisis’.


Truss and Sunak trade blows on immigration and China ahead of TV debate

Truss and Sunak trade blows on immigration and China ahead of TV debate

Truss and Sunak trade blows on immigration and China ahead of TV debate

24 July 2022

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak will have their first TV debate on the BBC after a weekend that saw both camps trade increasingly personal attacks.


47% of women have done no vigorous exercise in past 12 months, survey says

47% of women have done no vigorous exercise in past 12 months, survey says

47% of women have done no vigorous exercise in past 12 months, survey says

24 July 2022

Some 38% of women said they had got out of the habit of exercising during lockdown.


Concerts to mark contemporary completion of Bach’s unfinished organ works

Concerts to mark contemporary completion of Bach’s unfinished organ works

Concerts to mark contemporary completion of Bach’s unfinished organ works

24 July 2022

The German composer intended for the manuscript to contain 164 chorales but left it unfinished with only 46 completed.


Fire safety warning issued as blaze breaks out at Hankley Common in Surrey

Fire safety warning issued as blaze breaks out at Hankley Common in Surrey

Fire safety warning issued as blaze breaks out at Hankley Common in Surrey

24 July 2022

Images and footage from the scene of the fire showed flames and large plumes of white/grey smoke billowing across the common.


Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss clash over plans for illegal migration

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss clash over plans for illegal migration

Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss clash over plans for illegal migration

24 July 2022

Supporters of the two candidates for the Tory leadership also traded blows over tax cuts and economic credibility.


Man fatally shot at east London gathering named

Man fatally shot at east London gathering named

Man fatally shot at east London gathering named

24 July 2022

A man who died after being shot at a gathering in a Waltham Forest park has been named as 28-year-old Sam Brown.


Summer getaway queues ease amid concerns weekend travel chaos could be repeated

Summer getaway queues ease amid concerns weekend travel chaos could be repeated

Summer getaway queues ease amid concerns weekend travel chaos could be repeated

24 July 2022

The Port of Dover said its summer plan will work for the rest of the holidays but the AA said ‘significant progress’ is needed.


Cancel barbecues, says London Fire Brigade as capital sees multiple weather-related blazes

Cancel barbecues, says London Fire Brigade as capital sees multiple weather-related blazes

Cancel barbecues, says London Fire Brigade as capital sees multiple weather-related blazes

24 July 2022

The fire service said it had dealt with more incidents on Sunday than it normally would in a 24-hour period.


Cat shot with crossbow dies and another injured

Cat shot with crossbow dies and another injured

Cat shot with crossbow dies and another injured

24 July 2022

Police are appealing for information.


Major incident declared over large fire at Surrey’s Hankley Common

Major incident declared over large fire at Surrey’s Hankley Common

Major incident declared over large fire at Surrey’s Hankley Common

24 July 2022

Several fire engines have been sent to the scene.


Tamara Ecclestone offers multimillion-pound reward after ‘traumatising’ burglary

Tamara Ecclestone offers multimillion-pound reward after ‘traumatising’ burglary

Tamara Ecclestone offers multimillion-pound reward after ‘traumatising’ burglary

24 July 2022

Her Kensington mansion was ransacked of £25 million worth of cash, jewellery and gems in 2019.


Ukrainians have called for continued support for their country in a rally

Ukrainians have called for continued support for their country in a rally

Ukrainians have called for continued support for their country in a rally

24 July 2022

Several hundred Ukrainians along with supporters took part in a march through Belfast and a rally at City Hall on Sunday.


Former lord speaker joins in warning to PM over Lords appointments

Former lord speaker joins in warning to PM over Lords appointments

Former lord speaker joins in warning to PM over Lords appointments

24 July 2022

Both Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss were urged by the current lord speaker not to take the same approach as Mr Johnson to appointing peers.


In Pictures: Sand and sprockets as steampunk fans descend on Whitby

In Pictures: Sand and sprockets as steampunk fans descend on Whitby

In Pictures: Sand and sprockets as steampunk fans descend on Whitby

24 July 2022

The elaborate costumes didn’t keep the attendees from the usual seaside pursuits of beach walks and fish and chips.


China is ‘biggest threat’ to UK, says Sunak

China is ‘biggest threat’ to UK, says Sunak

China is ‘biggest threat’ to UK, says Sunak

24 July 2022

Rishi Sunak has promised to ban Confucius Institutes from the country.


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